Meowth Costume
Bring the iconic talking Pokémon to life with this cozy look.
Meowth is one of the most recognizable Pokémon, famous for its role in Team Rocket and its love of shiny objects. Fans choose this costume for its comfort, nostalgia, and easy recognition at conventions or Halloween parties. The look centers around a cream-colored body, brown-tipped ears, and a signature gold coin on the forehead.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~20 min
- Budget
- $25–60
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See yourself as Meowth
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What you need for a Meowth costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Meowth costume — one box instead of 5 pieces.
Cream-colored onesie
A soft fleece or cotton cream-colored hooded jumpsuit that serves as the base of the costume.
DIY: Use a plain cream-colored hooded sweatshirt and matching sweatpants.
Meowth ears
Pointed cat ears with black or dark brown interiors and cream-colored backs.
DIY: Cut pointed ear shapes from brown and cream felt and fabric-glue them to a plain headband.
Gold Koban coin
A shiny, oval-shaped gold coin attached to the center of the forehead.
DIY: Cut an oval shape out of yellow or gold craft foam and draw a horizontal line across the middle with a black marker.
Curly cat tail
A long, cream-colored tail with a brown tip that curls at the end.
DIY: Stuff a long cream-colored sock, paint the tip brown, insert a flexible wire to make it curl, and safety pin it to the back of your pants.
Brown fabric paint
Used to add brown accents to the tips of the sleeves and pant legs.
DIY: Sew brown felt patches onto the sleeve cuffs instead of painting.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Meowth costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Put on the cream-colored onesie or matching sweat suit as your base layer.
- 2
Attach the gold oval coin to the center of the forehead on your hood or headband using fabric glue or safety pins.
- 3
Secure the curly cream tail to the back of the pants or onesie, ensuring the brown tip curls upward.
- 4
Add brown accents to the cuffs of your sleeves and pant legs to represent Meowth's brown paws.
- 5
Draw three thin black whiskers on each cheek using black eyeliner.
Makeup & hair
Draw three thin black whiskers on each cheek with black liquid eyeliner. Keep your hair tucked inside the hood or styled simply under the headband.
Meowth for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- Pair up with Jessie or James as Team Rocket, or match with a Pikachu.
- group
- Form a full Team Rocket squad with Jessie, James, Wobbuffet, and Meowth.
- kids
- Use a cozy fleece Meowth kigurumi onesie for an easy, warm trick-or-treating outfit.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting cream kigurumi or oversized cream sweat suit offers a comfortable, flexible fit for all body types.
- pet
- Dress a cat or small dog in a simple cream-colored knit sweater with a felt gold coin attached to the collar.
Tips
- Use a flexible wire inside the tail so you can shape the signature curl and keep it off the ground.
- If using a fleece onesie, wear lightweight clothes underneath to avoid overheating indoors.
- Make the gold forehead coin out of lightweight craft foam so it doesn't weigh down your hood or headband.
Meowth costume FAQ
- How do I make Meowth's gold coin?
- Cut an oval shape from gold craft foam or cardboard painted metallic gold, draw a horizontal line across the center with a black marker, and attach it to your headband or hood.
- What color is Meowth's body?
- Meowth's body is cream-colored (or pale yellow), with brown tips on its ears and hind paws, and a brown-tipped tail.
- Is Meowth a good group costume?
- Yes, Meowth is perfect for a Team Rocket group costume alongside Jessie and James.
Did you know? Meowth is one of the very few Pokémon in the anime who taught himself how to speak human language and walk on two legs to impress a female Meowth named Meowzie.